Mayoral Fight Unleashed in Tbilisi
Georgian politicians start local election campaign seven months early.
Could IMU Chief's Death Curb Rebel Force in Afghanistan?
Tahir Yuldash is reported dead, but his Uzbek guerrillas still appear to be creating havoc in the north.
Unstable Tajik Lake to be Tamed
Everyone recognises that Lake Sarez, a large body of water high in the mountains of Tajikistan, could burst through the dam holding it at almost any moment. Where the experts differ is on how to stop this happening.
Big is Bad for Tajik Farms
In a partial admission of the failure of past land reforms, the Tajik government is to disband some large farms that are in debt and owe taxes.
Tajik Clampdown on Islamic Group Could Backfire
Experts fear Tablighi Jamaat missionary organisation may be further radicalised after mass detentions.
Concern About New Tajik Language Law
Critics warn effort to make Tajik compulsory discriminates against those who mainly speak Russian.
Tajiks Incandescent Over Light Bulb Ban
Energy-saving bulbs are too expensive for most people, and should never have been imposed by decree, say critics of new scheme.
Greens Call for Tajik Energy-Saving Plan
Although Tajikistan has several major hydroelectric schemes, it has to import all its fuel and is perennially short of energy as well as money.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
The construction of the Qosh Tepa canal in Afghanistan is causing water shortages in southern Uzbekistan, while in Kyrgyzstan the government is considering the construction of a nuclear power plant. In Kazakstan, conservation activists are working to save the Central Asian tortoise from extinction.
Elsewhere, CABAR delves into the efforts by Central Asian authorities to detect, reduce and prevent statelessness across the region.
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